Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

An  opportunity has arisen for a Deputy ward manager who will assume responsibility for the devolved management of the ward working with the ward manager and 2 duties.

To be responsible for a case load of patients  and supervise the ward staff caring for up to 26 medical patients.

To have direct patient contact, patient assessment, rehabilitation and working with the multi disciplinary team.

Ward 2 is a general medical ward, the majority of patient's are frail elderly with complex needs and discharge planning.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To assume responsibility for the devolved management of a ward including assessment of care needs, the implementation of evidence based practice in the absence of the ward manager.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of staff including students.

To provide senior nurse site management cover.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ward 2 is a general medical ward, the majority of patient's are frail elderly with complex needs and discharge planning.

Patient Safety - NEWS Score, infection control, administer prescribed medication, discharge planning and incident reporting. Safe staffing.

Quality - in the absence of ward manager to attend weekly monthly Governance meetings, weekly huddle, length of stay, mentor students, audits and waste management.

Behaviours - be courteous, professional helpful  and polite at all times, deal with concerns and complaints,

Annual Appraisals, roster monitoring